API Algae Eater Wafers Fish Food, 6.4-oz bottle

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About This Item

Details

  • Complete and balanced diet for all algae-eating fish including Plecostomus, Ancistrus and Otociclus.
  • Produces up to 30% less ammonia than competitors. Comes in sinking form.
  • Contains rich blend of algae and omega-3 fatty acids plus alfalfa, a good source of fiber.
  • Yeast, garlic, vitamins C and E help support the immune system.
  • Highly digestible recipe helps reduce waste for cleaner, clearer water.

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3 Customer Questions


can a Jewel cichlids eat these?

Answer by ChewyNov 11, 2018
This food can be fed to Jewel Cichlids.

Can these Algae Eater wafers cause a algae bloom in an aquarium? I ask because using these wafers, my 75 gal. tropical aquarium had a huge algae bloom after dropping these wafers in it. after a few days.

Answer by ChewyMay 20, 2018
The Algae Eater Food is not known to create algae blooms but if any uneaten food remains at the bottom it could create algae.

can this be safely fed to snails?

Answer by ChewySep 06, 2020
API Algae Eater Wafers Fish Food will not harm your shrimp or snails, but they will need a different food source to meet their nutritional needs.
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63 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Kyrstin on Apr 5, 2018
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He loves them!

Our big guy loves these. They sink straight to the bottom and he's there the second the land ready to eat the whole thing

Our big guy loves these. They sink straight to the bottom and he's there the second the land ready to eat the whole thing


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By whatshername on Jul 24, 2020

FISH LOVE IT

THIS WAS A DIFFERANT BRAND BUT MY TWO POUND GOLD FISH AND MY LARGE SUCKER FISH SEE, TO LIKE IT

THIS WAS A DIFFERANT BRAND BUT MY TWO POUND GOLD FISH AND MY LARGE SUCKER FISH SEE, TO LIKE IT


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By joliewookie on Jun 20, 2016

Excellent food.

Our 20 plus year old plecotumous devours this food with relish. So happy chewy now sells fish,bird and reptile supplies. One stop shopping for me. Prices are right

Our 20 plus year old plecotumous devours this food with relish. So happy chewy now sells fish,bird and reptile supplies. One stop shopping for me. Prices are right and delivery is prompt.


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By Darline on Aug 12, 2017

Get the job done

As advertised, they drop rite to the bottom where they need to be. These wafers don't just deteriorate, it slowly happens over time. I use these as a, "just in case"

As advertised, they drop rite to the bottom where they need to be. These wafers don't just deteriorate, it slowly happens over time. I use these as a, "just in case" to make sure my Plecostomus, Red Lobster, Rabbit Snail, Singapore Flower Shrimp get enough to eat. Even my koi and gold fish with give it a nibble. The price is rite, and a container lasts a while. I will continue to purchase this brand, and type of algea wafer for my tank.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Janice on May 11, 2025

The Snails love them

They are nice and thick and softer than the thin ones so the snails immediately start eating them. The snails start dropping to the bottom and heading for them the

They are nice and thick and softer than the thin ones so the snails immediately start eating them. The snails start dropping to the bottom and heading for them the moment I drop them in the tank. An hour later there is nothing left. They don't foul the water.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Torbell on Nov 4, 2020

Wonderful always buy

I have 4 aquariums and my algae eaters range from an inch to 14 inches long and I don’t have much algae grow ever so I use this just adding 3 of these every few

I have 4 aquariums and my algae eaters range from an inch to 14 inches long and I don’t have much algae grow ever so I use this just adding 3 of these every few days keeps my fellas happy! You want to put them in at night time when these guys like to be active or the other fishes eat them up before my big guys get to them!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Roger on Jun 24, 2025

The Algae Eaters Like them

I've had algae eaters for a long time and had used a different brand that is no longer available. After reading customer comments on your site, I felt encouraged

I've had algae eaters for a long time and had used a different brand that is no longer available. After reading customer comments on your site, I felt encouraged that these would work. It was good choice. Thanks, Chewy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Edie on Apr 7, 2020

My rating is for Chewy customer service

I'm unable to rate this product, API Algae Eater food for bottom feeders as Zeus, our plecostomus, for whom the food is intended, has never communicated to us his

I'm unable to rate this product, API Algae Eater food for bottom feeders as Zeus, our plecostomus, for whom the food is intended, has never communicated to us his opinion of the food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By None on Nov 21, 2019

Algae eater food

If my fish are happy with the food I give them then I'm happy. They always wait for me to drop the pellets. Even my corys and loaches will eat the pellets along

If my fish are happy with the food I give them then I'm happy. They always wait for me to drop the pellets. Even my corys and loaches will eat the pellets along with their own food. Love Chewy! So glad I found them. Such reasonable prices and customer service is great! Thanks Chewy!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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By Harletta on Jan 11, 2024

Keiths Favorite

Well, I must say my guy Keith (12 inch plecostomus) is quite impressive and he has an appetite to match, so rest assured he is very pleased with API wafers. Plus,

Well, I must say my guy Keith (12 inch plecostomus) is quite impressive and he has an appetite to match, so rest assured he is very pleased with API wafers. Plus, I am thrilled to have had him 21 years!